Question
Why does the term “gilded age” accurately describe the period of the late 1800s?(1 point)
Responses
It was a time when the government enacted reforms to help the poor
It was a time when voter turnout rose and political corruption declined.
It was a time when a thin layer of wealth seemed to cover up a great deal of corruption.
It was a time when corruption fell to one of its lowest points in U.S. history.
Responses
It was a time when the government enacted reforms to help the poor
It was a time when voter turnout rose and political corruption declined.
It was a time when a thin layer of wealth seemed to cover up a great deal of corruption.
It was a time when corruption fell to one of its lowest points in U.S. history.
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GPT-4o mini
The term “gilded age” accurately describes the period of the late 1800s because **it was a time when a thin layer of wealth seemed to cover up a great deal of corruption.** This period was marked by significant economic growth and the accumulation of wealth by a few, while many others faced poverty and exploitation, highlighting the disparities and underlying problems that existed despite the superficial appearance of prosperity.